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Drift Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Loreto

Loreto Mexico Center Console

100% (3) Managed by Francisco
22 ft 1 - 8 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

4 Hour Light Tackle Reef/Wreck

NEW Guided by Samuel
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Woodland

Columbia River Adventures

100% (1) Guided by Christian
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Wellston

Big Manistee Guide Trip

100% (2) Managed by Dan
16 ft 1 - 2 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Lewiston

Trinity River Drift

NEW Guided by Andrew
14 ft 1 - 2 People From $375
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Matagorda

Full Day Fishing With Lodging

NEW Managed by Charles
22 ft 1 - 21 People From $650
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Everything to Know About Booking a drift fishing charter

Why should I book a drift fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 92 drift fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Calm Water Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Michael, Ultimate Guided Striper Adventure guided by Jerry, and Full Day Bottomfishing Slam guided by John.

Our guides are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly drift fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly drift fishing guides.

What types of drift fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for drift fishing as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for drift fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. cobia.

How much do drift fishing charters cost?

Prices for drift fishing can range anywhere from about $575 to $3,100, but the average price for a half day trip for drift fishing is $1,032. The average price for a full day trip for drift fishing is $2,424.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for going on a drift fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a drift fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 35 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?

See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!

    Steve R. | December 4, 2025

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great time enjoyed it !

    James R. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING

  • ★★★★★
    Joey put us on the fish almost instantly once we stopped. First drop all 4 poles hit an it was hard to make time for lunch or drinks with our deck hand Linda keeping us lock an loaded with bait and tackle. Great people an a great time! Deff would recommend these guys for any of your fishing trips!

    Keith H. | November 22, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing 4-8 Hours

  • ★★★★★
    Cade was amazing and would highly recommend him. Caught lots of fish. Completely satisfied with the charter. Thank You Cade for a great fishing experience.

    Darlene B. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We were quite disappointed in our experience. Cade is a nice young man, but asked us nothing about our fishing experience or expectations for the day. Our first fishing spot was about 300 yards from the launch ramp where we caught about 5 or 6 fish, with the biggest being about 8 inches. We then traveled about 35 minutes to the second location which was under a highway bridge.. We caught about 4 or 5 fish, with the biggest being about 10 inches. I understand that the guide cannot be responsible for the fish caught but it seemed like we were in locations that were targeting smaller fish. For the cost of the trip, we were expecting more of a "Gulf charter fishing experience." I would recommend not using this venue.

    Randy M. | November 14, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore

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